The recent gang-rape incident in Mysuru is a black spot on our heritage city: Artist Rahul Manohar

On Sunday, Mysurueans gathered around an old dilapitated building located at Dewan's Road to look at this monochrome mural which put the spotlight on the horrific Mysuru gang rape case which has shocked the nation. This piece of a 25-year-old artist Rahul Manohara, is far from his usual upbeat work that has been about hope for the future.
“This incident is a black spot on our heritage city and hence I just chose the colour black to add voice to my vision," says Rahul.What was even more interesting was the choice of the location. Speaking about why he chose this old building as a canvas to emote his vision, he says, "I compared the wall to our system. Our system and the way the law works is old. It is not stable and is crumbling, hence I picked a spot that got that statement across."
His work not just puts the spotlight on the incident, but also demands justice for the victim and as it suggests that the government must hang those accused. On a closer look one can also see horns on the sides of the letter 'Rape'. "Rape is certainly the work of a devil and hence I added the horns to the letter. The angel at the side denotes the innocent girl who had to go through this ordeal," he adds.
Hoping his work would get authorities to make stricter laws and that justice would be delivered sooner in such cases, Rahul feels that his murals on social issues could be a positive way to spread awareness and connect with citizens.